What Has Been the Average Annual Rate of Return in Real

question 58

Multiple Choice

What has been the average annual rate of return in real terms for a portfolio of U.S. common stocks between 1900 and 2006?

• A) Less than 2%
• B) Between 2% and 5%
• C) Between 5% and 8%
• D) Greater than 8%

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